My maggiethemuser.com domain is almost one year old! With that in mind, I’ve decided to reflect on my first year blogging more seriously. Here are some of the mistakes I’ve made, what I plan on doing this blogging year, and some sneaky blogging practices that left me feeling blue! Falling short of writing goals Sure,…

Like many others for 2018, I begin with a target. 100, 000 words. I’m on my first big writing adventure, attempting a novel. To anyone who loves writing like me, the first chapter is definitely the biggest learning curve. Here’s what I’ve learned within my first month of writing, I hope to help all you…

Recent controversy surrounding blogger’s use of editing and Photoshop has sparked huge debate among the community, but why? Anyone interested in blogging, or following some of the big Influencers in Ireland right now will be no stranger to the recent talks about photo editing and Influencers ‘making a stand against online harassment and bullying’.…

As we reach the end of 2017, I have mixed feelings. Like almost everyone I have been talking to recently, it feels as though this year flew by all too fast and I can’t help thinking I haven’t done enough this year. I began blogging again in October after a lengthy spell away, and often…

I once wrote a post about Blogging, and what I didn’t know about it. At that time, I wasn’t very experienced at it but I knew it was something I would continue doing. Every year as trends change and the industry changes, you realise there is a lot to learn about blogging and you are…

This is a repost from my blogspot blog! I am currently writing a new one and thought it would be cool to have both to see what’s changed in the last year or so! Hey there! This is my first post in a good few days, but with good reason – I’ve re-designed! for a…

This article was originally posted on my old blog. I was delighted with the response to it, and connecting with people like me. I wanted to bring you some pieces of advice if you’re shy or quiet to make things a bit easier in everyday life! 1. Not Everyone Will Understand This seems like a…

It’s no secret we’re living in a very hectic and stressful age. We’re very busy people, struggling to relax in a rapidly changing world. The weird thing about the levels of stress feel is we do not live in a period of intense world war, famine etc. live many of our ancestors. Yet, it does…

Okay, who else is a bit of a grouch before their morning coffee? I’ll raise both hands right now because that’s me. If I’m home and have nothing to do, I’m sweet as pie but it’s those busy days that get me. You wouldn’t believe the amount of things that can tick a person off…

Anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock for the last few weeks will have heard about the Harvey Weinstein scandal. The amount of stories about this man’s conduct is enough to shake anybody to the core. I will start off by saying there is certain aspects of this horrific scandal that I struggle with.…